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Islander children and young people 👧👦 deserve quality education 📚✏We
are working to provide more scholarships, tools, programs and educational
facilities so that students make the most of their learning.https://goo.gl/eg2Nme
This work includes actions on the mainland (which are noted) as well as the delivery of more than 1000 uniforms to middle school students on the island and the mainland, which provides savings for their families. Since the beginning of this administration, the government has provided more than 372 scholarships for students who have shown academic excellence, as well as special needs, sports, and for transportation.
An agreement was signed with the organization "Volunquest" which will benefit 828 students with free English classes. The fifth semester high school students of the island and Continental Zone received 120 electronic tablets.
The Mayor confirmed his commitment to the students of the municipality and their education, and to provide them with the basic tools they need while not affecting their family economies.

The festivities of "De los Vivos a Los Muertos" / "From the Living to the Dead" began with great success, which commemorate the celebration of the
traditional "Day of the Dead"/ Dia de los Muertos in Isla Mujeres.https://goo.gl/2rLgTW

The evening included color, cuisine, and traditions, which began with the municipal inter-agency Altar Contest for "Hanal Pixan", and the folklorico dance troupe "Kantunich" performed for Noches Magicas., who are from the municipality of Lazaro Cardenas. Names of the winners of the contest are given. Visitors and families are invited to attend the activities of this festival which ends on Nov. 5. (see Events section).

This weekend the island was the venue for the Second Female Soccer Congress, organized by the National Hall of Fame (Safanal), with the
meeting of the 4 most outstanding teams of Southeastern Mexico: Sirenas de Isla Mujeres, Bucaneros de Cancún, Leonas de Yucatán and Panteras de Tabasco. Other sporting events that have been held on the isle include the open water swimming event “El Reto Isla to Isla”, the race ” Circuito Maya de los Pueblos Mágicos” which was one of a group of four races in that circuit, and the International Fishing Tournament “Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña”, among others.

The “Cahuameros Nueva Generación” beat the "Ingenieria" team from Cancun at the Isla Mujeres Convention Center on Sunday with a score of 90 to 70, after they lost on Saturday evening. Next weekend they will play at home again, this time against their main opponent "Los Dorados" of Playa del Carmen, who were champions of the league in the last tournament.

President Enrique Peña Nieto is inaugurating Terminal 4 at the Cancun International Airport this morning, which represents a 36.7% expansion in facilities at this airport. More than 3.4 billion pesos were spent on the construction of Terminal 4 which will have the capacity to mobilize 25 million passengers when it becomes operational, and in three more years that could reach 32 million.
According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Tourism, Quintana Roo received 15 million tourists of which 12 million were international and 3 million were national. Cancun is the second most popular destination for national tourists with 2.6 million and the most popular destination for the reception of international tourists at 5.8 million. LINK

After there was a complaint filed for cutting down two palm trees, (which were in a public green space), a fine was paid and now 10 palm trees are being planted. (See the "From other sources" section below). There are two photos posted. The original incident was reported Oct. 12.

Tuesday is the last day for residents to create their wills during the Will Campaign, a program benefiting more than 100 residents, using Notary #32. Only identification documents are required, such as a voters card, a CURP card, and a Birth Certificate. Successful Festival for Los Muertos in Isla Mujeres at Mundaca theater LINKVIDEO Richart Sowa: There will be no more problems from the Bottle IslandLINK
Richart Sowa, who for years has struggled to maintain the Bottle Island project that he named "Joysxee Island", towed the old structure to the area of the Islote (small isle), giving assurances that he believes it will have less impact there, according to him. He was interviewed following pronouncements of damage to the structure and said he was aware of some problems, and according to him, he has already repaired them. During these maneuvers this weekend, a small part of the structure came off, causing complaints on social networks.
The foreigner explained that as a result of the complaints, a few days ago he established communication with an official in the Harbor Master's office, and proposed to move the structure, to avoid further damage and detachment of pieces. According to him, the detachments have only been occurring at the edges, which have been repaired, and now this will no longer occur. He said, "I have repaired the edges and I have carried out constant inspections to collect any bottles that had detached for some reason."
He said that on Saturday afternoon, with the help of some friends, the Bottle Island was towed and placed beside the Islote, where, according to him, it is more protected from bad weather. He acknowledged that the old house on the Bottle Island has collapsed, however now there is a plan for a clean up and to erect a tent, with no solid structures, so that it can endure more.
He said that at no time has he sought to provoke conflicts or problems with the authorities, and he said that he has made visits to Mexico City to discuss the subject of his project, as well as with SEMARNAT (Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources).
He explained that he has invested a lot of money in "Joysxee Island" and that he had to stop maintaining it because his financial resources ran out. He said, "Then a foreign television station proposed that I build another one while they record the process of construction. They financed the project and a little of this also served for the maintenance of Joysxee Island."
Richart Sowa, who is originally from England and also speaks Spanish said he is committed to rehabilitating the Bottle Island and also to placing a network around the perimeter, to prevent the deposits of plastic that may come detached from ending up on the beaches.

NOTE: There were videos and a photo posted on social media yesterday, Monday, by Rogelio Magana Moguel in which the narrator is saying that these are pieces of the famous "Bottle
Island" breaking loose and causing bottles to be floating all around the
bay and to the coasts & by the parked boats. That there is
contamination from the plastic bottles, from pieces of the isle, and
trash everywhere, and he notes that the red mangrove plants are a
protected species, by law. The owner is misidentified as from the US
(he's British), and the narrator repeatedly asks, indignantly, "What
kind of pollution is this!?" and comments that the owner is recovering a
piece in his dingy.LINK to post.

Director of Ecology says the cat had been run over and did not die from hanging
TVIM reports: In regard to the unfortunate incident reported on social
networks showing a lifeless cat hanging from a motorcycle, the Director
of Ecology and the Environment, Carlos Barranco Garcia, reported that
his agency made an immediate investigation and found that the cat had
been run over, and was not hanged, as was speculated. The
Director said that after learning of this incident, they with to colonia
Caribeña to conduct a prompt investigation, where residents reported
that the cat had died moments before and had not been hanged. They said
when the body was found, several young guys (muchachos) made a terrible
joke of hanging it in that way on a motorcycle, and like the citizenry,
the agency disapproves of this behavior, because it was a living being.
Mr. Barranco said, "We went to the colonia, where the owner of
the motorcycle reported this act, but he couldn't tell us who was
responsible, and we didn't find the cat, as it was thought that it was
deposited in the trash. However we ruled out that it was murdered, and
it was reported that it had been run over." The official said
that in the event of animal abuse, when any person is caught doing this
or has a complaint against them, a legal process will be carried out
where the person responsible may be subject to a fine, or if
appropriate, be put in jail. Therefore, he urges the public to
continue being alert to these types of cases, where animals are
protected by the law, and he asked that people respect all living
things, as in this case, pets, including cats and dogs.

In response to complaints of damage to the health of persons who paid for massages on the beaches, COFEPRIS will verify that all these providers in Isla Mujeres have completed their certifications LINK

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From other sources....

LINK to photos on FB from the recent Oasis Fest by Barracuda Board Co.

This is good news for our diabetic community! THIS post in Merca Isla says: To the island
community and friends in general who are Insulin (NPH) dependent
DIABETICS, the municipal government, led by Mayor Juan Carrillo
Soberanis, via the Isla Mujeres Secretary General Dr. Antonio Cornado,
and Dr. Milthon Luna, will be providing this insulin. Please be advised
that we will be collecting information from the FIRST 40 PEOPLE who
really require it

On Oct. 12, the City and TVIM reported that a couple palm trees had been
cut from a public green area and that the person responsible would be
required to plant 10 coconut palms that are 3 meters tall, which now
appears to be occurring. Thank you to Patty Alonzo D Martinez for the photo and update! (The bottom three photos were published by the City when reporting the incident in mid-October. )

It was recently reported in the news that receptacles for cigarette
butts have been installed on Playa Norte & Playa Centro. This video
explains how polluting they are, saying a study showed that one
cigarette butt contaminates 50 liters of regular water and eight of
seawater, they take 10 years to degrade, and are eaten by turtles, birds
and other marine life, which can cause fatal consequences from choking
or by poisoning from toxins including ammonia, nicotine, and pesticides.
The group Ocean Conservancy reports that cigarette butts occupy first
place among trash that is collected from beaches, at than 1.8 million
pieces annually. In Cancun they collect 70,000 to 80,000 annually from
the beaches.A group of young entrepreneurs have proposed an
interesting solution; exchanging plant pots for cigarette butts
collected from the beach. The pots are made from recycled paper,
corn..something..and sawdust, and each one can be exchanged for thirty
cigarette butts. They are ideal for small plants like cactus, which
require the minimal care of watering every 7-10 days, and after about
two years, from watering and the plant growing, they convert into
compost. This is a national project from Mexico City with the
idea of establishing a workshop in Cancun and the Riviera Maya to
produce the pots and to exchange them for cigarette butts, in
coordination with the beach clubs and businesses. The video concludes by
asking the general public not to litter with their cigarette butts
which are damaging to the ecosystem, and to support good ideas such as
this one.

Dia de los Muertos traditions in the cemeteriesSe va perdiendo la tradición del “Día de Muertos”. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
There is no tradition in Isla Mujeres of complete families staying in the cemeteries and those who do visit, usually stay briefly. All the crypts are clean and have artificial flowers, in compliance with the recommendations by the Health Department, after vases were found full of mosquito larvae recently. The niches are not as ornate as in some localities, and while it is not a custom for islander families to spend hours in the cemeteries, family members do come to visit their departed loved ones, light candles, and reflect, before they leave.
During the past two weeks, City agencies removed brush, fogged, and cleaned the cemeteries, as well as doing some painting and some masonry repairs. They removed several tons of organic trash to enable people to walk more easily through the properties. During that time islanders have been visiting the the two cemeteries to clean the graves of their loved ones and to place flower arrangements.
There are about 500 graves in the downtown cemetery and about 1000 in the cemetery at colonia La Gloria.

I'll look at translating this article tomorrow...here's the information in English about the Isla Diabetes Clinic Benefit which will be held at Amar Peruvian restaurant on November 17, provided by Karen Rosenberg.
Charity benefit next month for our Diabetes clinics, where everything is
provided for free and includes screenings, one-on-one education,
glucometers & supplies, and reading glasses, by volunteers from the
local & foreign communities....and your generous donations. Visit
the Isla Diabetes Clinic link to learn how to donate via PayPal to help
us provide strips for the glucometers. Diabetes is VERY prevalent on the
island & these clinics are making a difference! Thanks!

aMar cocina peruana will be collaborating with the Isla Diabetes Clinic on November 17th for the first ever Gala Fundraiser! The evening will begin at 6 pm for cocktails
with a 5 course meal that will be seated at 7 pm. Tickets priced at 450
Mexican pesos are available at aMar or can be purchased through PayPal
for $25 USD. PayPal address is: isladiabetesclinic@gmail.com. Or PM Karen Rosenberg
The ticket includes one cocktail. If you are unable to join the dinner
we will open our doors to everyone for drinks and dancing at 9 pm. We
have organized a fantastic array of musicians for your listening
pleasure! Stay tuned for an online auction that will end that evening.
We look forward to your seeing you there! Only 20 tickets left for this
amazing GALA fundraiser!

Yesterday.....

Another poisoning of dogs and cats Otra matanza de perros y gatos. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Veterinarian Delfino Guevara Collazo, Animal Hospital Director, reported that he knows of ten animals that died by poisoning on Saturday, in addition to the 12 dogs and cats that died from the same cause in June. He is outraged by the lack of action from the Director and Assistant Director of the municipal Ecology Department, Carlos Barranco and José González, saying if they do their research, they could confirm 18 cases of poisoning in these two deadly events.
The vet said in June, 12 animals were poisoned and on Saturday there were four dogs and six cats poisoned. Information was collected from the owners in each case, and emailed to officials, with whom he has an agreement to collaborate, since the start of this administration. He complained about the silence from the officials of Ecology. He said he also reported about a person who was bitten by a dog in Salina Chica, and the officials spoke to the owner, but there were differing versions told by those involved, and it is unknown how that ended.
He was visibly angry about this latest event which occurred in colonia Salina Chica and complained about the performance of the organization "Isla Animals" for not speaking out. He said, "They are not interested, although they are an animal protection society and not a clinic like us. ... I think they don't speak out because they aren't legal. Well, I haven't checked but every time I go there, I look for their municipal and state documentation, which they don't have. What cabrones they are for not defending the animals."

On Sunday there was a good number of tourists visiting, but the effects of the cold front affected the small boats, because they were restricted to port by the Harbor Master, due to the northern winds. Tours within the bay were also prohibited, and by 4pm the winds reduced, but that was too late for these types of boat tours. Nautical activites by the small boats, including fishing, are expected to resume on Monday.

Alcoholic Anonymous: A real alternativeGrupos “AA”, alternativa real [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The group held a regional conference in Isla Mujeres this weekend, and information has been translated about it. After the event closed on Sunday, they shared cochinita (pork) tacos before returning home. Participants included visitors from the interior of the country and members of groups who came to share their experiences to motivate new participants who are beginning to gain a sense of belonging in the community. Members of the group from nearby municipalities attended the 2nd General Services Meeting for groups from the Northern Zone of Quintana Roo, including Benito Juárez, Puerto Morelos, Lázaro Cárdenas, and there were also attendees from other states.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

Saturday,
Oct. 28 8p Mundaca Theater 8pm "Festival of the Dead" (In the end, we
are born to die) will start at the Mundaca tourism parador, at 7:30 pm
with the
procession to the open air theater where at 8:30, there will be a
special performance by the dancers of the Entorno dance troupe, and a
contest of Catrinas whose costumes are made with recycled materials.

Sunday,
Oct. 29 at 8pm on the Town Square Hanal Pixan Altar Contest &
Noches Magicas presents: The Festival of the Living for the Dead with
Folklorico dancers from Kantunilkin. "Espectaculo de Dia de Muertos"

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween on Hidalgo after dark. Bring lil toys & such and expect to be mobbed by cute kiddos & enjoy the clever costumes.Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos

Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los MuertosAt this time of year, Mexican families
remember & celebrate their
departed relatives. Hanal Pixan is the name of the Mayan celebration.
Altars are
made with photos of the deceased, where offerings of favorite foods and
items are placed, copal incense is burned, and marigold flower petals
are often used.
All Saints Day & All Souls Day, Nov. 1 & 2, are the Dias de
los Muertos...one for children, one for adults, when
families visit graves & clean & decorate them. On the island,
these are private moments in the cemeteries, not public celebrations
like in many parts of Mexico. Try some seasonal Pibi Pollo tamales & Pan de los Muertos pastry.Thursday, Nov. 2 The silent procession for Dia de los Muertos "Festival de las Animas
2017" will take place at 6pm starting at Hidalgo Ave. next
to the Cemetery, walking up Hidalgo to the Town Square and returning
down Guerrero to the Casa de la Cultura where there will be a contest of
Catrinas, examples of altars from different states in Mexico, and a
Tzompantli (The internet says that is an altar built by some
pre-Columbian cultures of ancient Mexico, with the base decorated with
skulls carved in stone and stakes in the upper area to string the head
of the sacrificed.) The altars represent the states of Querétaro,
Nayarit, Michoacán, Chihuahua, and the state of Mexico. Hosted by Jean
Piaget school Photos from last year's event by Tony Garcia

8p on the Town Square: Two folklorico troupes from Cozumel after the IV Cancun high school

Sat.
Nov. 4 at 6:30p a procession featuring traditional clothing from
different regions of Mexico starting at the Town Square church and going
thru the downtown streets. AND...

7:30p
Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square featuring two troupes
including the Folklorico Troupe of Quintana Roo and the closure of the
Dance conference event.

Sun.
Nov. 5 at 7p: Noches Magicas on the Town Square. Hanal Pixan altar
Competition and performances by the Isla Mujeres Añoranzas dance troupe
and the folklorico dance troupe Al Son del Corazon

Sources for Storm Information & Weather:WundergroundTropical TidbitsNOAALINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish) LINK
to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan
peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used
to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).

See the Events section. This is a program of competitions, parades, conferences, and artistic shows to preserve Mexican traditions and especially those rooted in Isla Mujeres, and share them with the new generations and tourists. This will include dance groups from different regions of Mexico who are celebrating the 45th anniversary their Dance Institute, the school Jean Piaget, the INAH (National Institute of History and Anthropology), and local artistic groups. It is noted that one of the Hanal Pixan altar contests is for municipal governmental agency groups (Oct. 29) and the other is open to the public (Nov. 5). It is noted that these activities are supported by the Mayor who is committed to preservation of the traditions and who invites the islanders and visitors to enjoy all these free events.

Al-Anon in Isla Mujeres Al-Anon desea establecerse en IM. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Al-Anon family help group held a public information meeting at the Casa de la Cultura on Friday, with support from the DIF social service agency. They are also participating in the Alcoholics Anonymous event taking place on the island this Saturday, whichis a training-working meeting for group members serving the Northern Zone of Quintana Roo. Al-Anon and Alateen will open a module on Sunday in a classroom at the high school Colegio Bachilleres, where they will have a planning meeting with members from the region. Saturday's schedule is given for the event which took place at the dome in La Gloria and the high school, with about 200 participants, from the municipalities of Isla Mujeres, Benito Juárez, Puerto Morelos and Lázaro Cárdenas.
General information is given about Al-Anon.

Traditional altars being installed Ya van instalando altares] Ver masFull article at this link The installation of altars for the dead in public and private schools began
as part of preserving the Day of the Dead traditions in the country
among the students, parents and teachers. The municipal government is carrying out the traditional open competition, and CENDI (Center for Child Development) will celebrate this Sunday with an exhibition among the children, parents, and teachers. The first to carry out its installation of altars was the high school Colegio Bachilleres, but almost all of the schools will have their own events, including the preschool/kinders, primary schools, and middle school. The altars include Mayan elements from Hanal Pixan (food for the souls), and are typical throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, and vary a bit in other states. The altars also include embroidered clothes, clay dishes, and wax candles, and are set up well in advance. Nov. 1 is All Saints Day, for the children and Nov. 2 is for the adults. There is a general cleaning of homes and yards and painting of walls, which is done "so that the souls that arrive in those days do not have to do it." The women must finish their chores early, "because if the souls arrive before they would start crying at seeing the unfinished work" It is customary to go to sleep early the night before, "so as not to disturb the souls that are coming." This is according to residents of the region who wish to transmit these traditions to the new generations. History However, the prehispanic Maya did not have a fixed or established date to celebrate or commemorate their dead in general. They had a custom of burying their dead inside the foundations of
their homes, or taking advantage of hollows such as caves or cenotes, and in extraordinary cases building exclusive buildings to
keep the bodies of special people. The pre-Hispanic Mayans made daily offerings to their dead ancestors in designated spaces inside their homes. Father Diego de Landa, Spanish historian, describes the layout of an altar of
the dead, "evidencing the importance of the presence of the deceased
himself in that space", for example, using a clay figure with the ashes of an ancestor deposited in its center.There
were no beliefs about ​​the return of the dead at any time, on the contrary, they believed that there was a whole pilgrimage between the levels of the
yaxché (or ceiba, sacred tree) to reach their final destination, according to the history.

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The State Civil Protection agency expects Cold Front #7 to arrive this afternoon, causing cooler temps
& winds which may drop to 17-19 C during the night (63-66F), and it
could bring some clouds & rain.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

Saturday,
Oct. 28 8p Mundaca Theater 8pm "Festival of the Dead" (In the end, we
are born to die) will start at the Mundaca tourism parador, at 7:30 pm
with the
procession to the open air theater where at 8:30, there will be a
special performance by the dancers of the Entorno dance troupe, and a
contest of Catrinas whose costumes are made with recycled materials.

Sunday,
Oct. 29 at 8pm on the Town Square Hanal Pixan Altar Contest &
Noches Magicas presents: The Festival of the Living for the Dead with
Folklorico dancers from Kantunilkin. "Espectaculo de Dia de Muertos"

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween on Hidalgo after dark. Bring lil toys & such and expect to be mobbed by cute kiddos & enjoy the clever costumes.Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos

Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los MuertosAt this time of year, Mexican families
remember & celebrate their
departed relatives. Hanal Pixan is the name of the Mayan celebration.
Altars are
made with photos of the deceased, where offerings of favorite foods and
items are placed, copal incense is burned, and marigold flower petals
are often used.
All Saints Day & All Souls Day, Nov. 1 & 2, are the Dias de
los Muertos...one for children, one for adults, when
families visit graves & clean & decorate them. On the island,
these are private moments in the cemeteries, not public celebrations
like in many parts of Mexico. Try some seasonal Pibi Pollo tamales & Pan de los Muertos pastry.Thursday, Nov. 2 The silent procession for Dia de los Muertos "Festival de las Animas
2017" will take place at 6pm starting at Hidalgo Ave. next
to the Cemetery, walking up Hidalgo to the Town Square and returning
down Guerrero to the Casa de la Cultura where there will be a contest of
Catrinas, examples of altars from different states in Mexico, and a
Tzompantli (The internet says that is an altar built by some
pre-Columbian cultures of ancient Mexico, with the base decorated with
skulls carved in stone and stakes in the upper area to string the head
of the sacrificed.) The altars represent the states of Querétaro,
Nayarit, Michoacán, Chihuahua, and the state of Mexico. Hosted by Jean
Piaget school Photos from last year's event by Tony Garcia

8p on the Town Square: Two folklorico troupes from Cozumel after the IV Cancun high school

Sat.
Nov. 4 at 6:30p a procession featuring traditional clothing from
different regions of Mexico starting at the Town Square church and going
thru the downtown streets. AND...

7:30p
Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square featuring two troupes
including the Folklorico Troupe of Quintana Roo and the closure of the
Dance conference event.

Sun.
Nov. 5 at 7p: Noches Magicas on the Town Square. Hanal Pixan altar
Competition and performances by the Isla Mujeres Añoranzas dance troupe
and the folklorico dance troupe Al Son del Corazon

Sources for Storm Information & Weather:WundergroundTropical TidbitsNOAALINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish) LINK
to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan
peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used
to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).

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Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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Jane C from Penland wrote...

My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

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Music:

Fayne's has late night live music, starts ~10p

Poc Na has late night live music

El Patio House of Music on Hidlago has live music evenings, usually HH show 5p, continues at 7p.

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo live music some evenings ~7-11

La Terraza ~10-12

Veradara's restaurant: live Cuban music weekend afternoons

Walk around Hidalgo at night & listen for live music

Strolling musicians working for tips available afternoons & evenings

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And check out the Ixchel mural at MVC by Colegio Bachilleres (Aeropuerto)

MVC recommends these & we have a few to loan to guests, who say they are Very Helpful